Being able to get behind the wheel of a vehicle is an exciting experience for most teenagers. Teens as young as 15 years of age can hit the road if they have a learner's permit (although they do need to be supervised by a licensed adult). While learning to drive and gaining that type of independence can be an extremely exciting experience, it can also be a very dangerous one. With that freedom comes a lot of responsibility, especially if your child plans to drive his or her friends around.
Teen driver + teen passengers = increased crash risk
How can pedestrian safety improve in Denver?
Accidents involving pedestrians are tragic. Walkers and bicyclists tend to suffer serious or fatal injuries when they are struck by a moving vehicle.
The leading cause of teen car accidents: inexperience
An old saying is that the best teacher is experience. Unfortunately, when it comes to driving, the lessons taught to inexperienced drivers can be tragic.
The 7 Leading Causes of Teen Car Accidents: An Extended Blog Series
Any parent of a teenager worries about their teen's driving. Unfortunately, we have good cause to be worried. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens aged 16 - 19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately six teenagers in the United States are killed in car accidents every day.
Dog Bites In Colorado - What You Need To Know
A Family-Friendly Breed Is Actually The Most Likely To Bite
Some dog breeds have a reputation for being more aggressive than others; pit bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans and German shepherds are often the breeds that people think of when they envision a vicious dog. In Denver, the city has banned pet owners from keeping pit bull-type breeds, including the American pit bull terrier, believing them to be safety risks. Anyone who owns a pit bull as a pet can be charged with a misdemeanor.
CVSA: Regulatory complexity undermining trucking safety
Truck drivers must abide by numerous regulations, from amount of time they can work on the road to the weight of the cargo in back. In addition, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has about 20 exemptions to existing rules. Carriers and drivers can apply to receive an exemption and be excluded from certain regulations.
Why are traffic fatalities increasing?
In most years, the overall number of people killed in car and motor vehicle accidents decreases. Part of the reason for this is advancing safety technology, including air bags, child car seats and back-up cameras, which help reduce the risk of death when involved in an accident. And both state and federal agencies have promoted safe driving behaviors through targeted advertising. State laws have become ever stricter for drivers who use alcohol or drugs or drive distracted.
A shocking new distracted driving trend
Talking on a cell phone while driving, texting while driving, and navigating a GPS while driving are all prime examples of distracted driving.
When someone else is responsible for your injuries
Living with serious injuries is a very difficult thing to go through. The physical and emotional challenges can make it difficult or impossible to live life as you once knew.
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